WHY A DATA WAREHOUSE?

WHAT IS THE CURRENT STATE?

• Data Stored in Thousands of Tables• PS Query is Difficult to Use in a Multi-Table

Environment• Takes a Long Time to Write Reports• Decisions Often Made Based on Incomplete or

Inaccurate Information• Too Much Time Spent Generating the Data and

Not Enough Time Spent Analyzing the Data• Data Locked up in Silos – Reporting Across

Functions Not Possible• Dashboards and Key Performance Indicators

Not Available

HOW DOES A DATA WAREHOUSE HELP?

• Gets the Data Out of Jail• Data is Understandable, Meaningfully Labeled

and Retrievable• Pre-defined Relationships Simplify Reporting• Querying and Reporting Easier and Faster• Cross-Functional Reporting Possible• Provides for Historical Comparisons and Point-

in-Time Reporting• Provides the right data, at the Right Time, to the

Right People• Improves Decision Making